Wet Mountains Wildfire Potential Control Locations
In order to address the threat of landscape-scale wildfire in the Wet Mountains, the FS proposes to increase the defensibility of potential control features, such as roads & trails, by reducing fuels mechanically, with hand treatments, and Rx fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
See additional project information and maps for proposed locations of project activities.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/21/2021 |
| Decision | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
San Carlos Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Memo Wet Mountains Potential Control Locations
Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2023
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
San Carlos Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Custer; Fremont; Huerfano; Pueblo
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Dennis Page
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
719-269-8584
dennis.page@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/24/2023